丁香园AV

School of  Mechatronic Systems Engineering  | Faculty of Applied Sciences
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This program, located at Surrey campus, leads to a bachelor of applied science degree.

丁香园AV Requirements

The program begins each fall term. However, admitted students may enter in any term.

For detailed University admission requirements, visit For more detailed School of Engineering Science admission information, visit , or send an email to ensc-adm@sfu.ca.

Minimum 丁香园AV Requirements

Applicants must be eligible for University admission, must submit a University application, and must have successfully completed the following high school courses: physics 12, mathematics 12, chemistry 12, and English 12.

External Transfer from Another Post-Secondary Institution

Students transferring from other universities, regional colleges, or technical institutions must be eligible for University admission, and must submit a University application. External transfer applicants may apply to begin study in any term and must have an admission average of 2.5.

Internal Transfer from Another 丁香园AV Program

丁香园AV students who wish to transfer to engineering science from another faculty must have a 丁香园AV cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.25 and must have been enrolled in at least 12 丁香园AV units in the term prior to requesting the transfer to the School of Engineering Science.

Residency Requirements and Transfer Credit

The University鈥檚 residency requirement stipulates that, in most cases, total transfer and course challenge credit may not exceed 60 units, and may not include more than 15 units as upper division work.

Minimum Grade Requirement

A grade of C- or  better in prerequisite courses is required to register in mechatronic systems engineering courses.

Minimum Grade Point Averages

The program requires a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and an upper division grade point average (UDGPA) each of at least 2.0 in accordance with University graduation requirements.

Co-operative Education Work Experience

Every mechatronic systems engineering student completes a three term co-operative education program of practical experience in an appropriate industrial or research setting leading to a project under the technical direction of a practicing engineer or scientist. The goal is a complementary combination of work in an industrial or research setting and study in one of the engineering options, internship may be within the University but in most. The internship maybe within the University but in most cases the work site is off campus.

At least two of the three mandatory work terms must be completed in industry (MSE 293, 393, 493). Students may participate in additional work terms but are encouraged to seek diversity in their experience. The three mandatory work terms may include one special co-op term (MSE 294, 394, 494). Special co-op may include, but is not restricted to, self-directed, entrepreneurial, service or research co-op work terms. Permission of the engineering science co-op office is required.

An optional non-technical work term (MSE 193) is also available through the engineering science cooperative education office and is often completed after the first two study terms. MSE 193 does not count toward the mandatory three course requirement.

A member of the external organization and a school faculty member jointly supervise the project.

The mechatronic systems engineering cooperative education program will also seek opportunities for students wishing to complete their thesis requirements in an industrial setting. The honours thesis work can be done on or off campus, either integrated with an optional (or mandatory) work term, or as independent work with appropriate supervision.

First Year Requirements

The first year of mechatronic systems engineering is the Systems One program, a joint program with the software systems program. The courses required for Systems One are included in the following list of requirements.

Program Requirements

Students complete all of

• CMPT 130 Introduction to Computer Programming I (3)
• MACM 316 Numerical Analysis I (3)
• MATH 152 Calculus II (3)
• MATH 251 Calculus III (3)
• MATH 232 Applied Linear Algebra (3)
• MATH 310 Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations (3)
• MSE 100 Engineering Graphics and Design (3)
• MSE 101W Process, Form, and Convention in Professional Genres (3)
• MSE 102 Applied Science, Technology and Society (3)
• MSE 110 Mechatronics Design I (3)
• MSE 210 Engineering Measurement and Data Analysis (3)
• MSE 220 Engineering Materials (3)
• MSE 221 Statics and Strength of Materials (3)
• MSE 222 Kinematics and Dynamics of Rigid Bodies and Mechanisms (3)
• MSE 223 Introduction to Fluid Mechanics (3)
• MSE 250 Electric Circuits I (3)
• MSE 251 Electronic Circuits (4)
• MSE 280 Linear Systems (3)
• MSE 300 The Business of Engineering I (3)
• MSE 310 Introduction to Electro-Mechanical Sensors and Actuators (4)
• MSE 311 Introduction to Microelectromechanical Systems (3)
• MSE 312 Mechatronics Design II ^* (4)
• MSE 320 Machine Design (3)
• MSE 350 Introduction to Digital Logic (4)
• MSE 351 Microprocessors and Interfacing (4)
• MSE 380 Systems Modeling and Simulation (3)
• MSE 381 Feedback Control Systems ^* (4)
• MSE 400 The Business of Engineering II (3)
• MSE 401W Project Documentation and Group Dynamics (1)
• MSE 402 Engineering Ethics, Law, and Professional Practice (2)
• MSE 410 Capstone Design Technical Project I (3)
• MSE 411W Capstone Design Technical Project II (3)
• MSE 450 Real-Time and Embedded Control Systems (4)
• MSE 481 Industrial Control Systems (4)
• PHYS 140 Studio Physics - Mechanics and Modern Physics (4)
• PHYS 141 Studio Physics - Optics, Electricity and Magnetism (4)

and one of

• MATH 150 Calculus I with Review (4)
• MATH 151 Calculus I (3)

and one of

• CHEM 120 General Chemistry I (3)
• CHEM 121 General Chemistry and Laboratory I (4)

*strongly recommended to be completed concurrently

Elective Course Requirements

Complementary Studies Elective Courses

In addition, students must also complete two complementary studies courses chosen from the complementary studies list that is available at . Note that students must complete an acceptable Breadth-Humanities course and should choose this elective course with that in mind. A pre-approved complementary studies course list is available at . Other courses may be acceptable with undergraduate curriculum committee chair approval.

Engineering Science Elective Courses

Students must also complete four engineering science elective courses selected from a pre-approved ENSC electives list that is available at . With undergraduate curriculum committee chair permission, students may replace one engineering science elective with either a directed study or a special project laboratory course. Special topics courses that have been approved by the undergraduate curriculum committee chair and the director may be counted here.

Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements

Students admitted to 丁香园AV beginning in the fall 2006 term must meet writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of any degree program they may undertake. See Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements for university-wide information.

In addition, the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) requires that one complementary studies elective in the ENSC curriculum must be in the Central Issue, Methodology, and Thought Process category.

Elective Courses

In addition to the courses listed above, students should consult an academic advisor to plan the remaining required elective courses.

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